Many health systems have traditionally adopted a view of mental disorders based on pathologies and the risk
individuals have towards mental disorders. However, with this approach, mental disorders continue to cost
billions a year for the healthcare system. This paper aimed to introduce and explore what the strengths-based
approach is in the psychiatric arena. Strengths-based approach moves the focus away from deficits of people
with mental illnesses (consumers) and focuses on the strengths and resources of the consumers. The paper also
aligned the relevance of strength-based approach to mental health nursing and its contribution to mental health
recovery.